Tiger Woods
Sponsors dump Armstrong as he quits Livestrong
Oct 17, 2012 17:54 EDT
Sponsors Nike and Anheuser-Busch dumped endorsement deals with Lance Armstrong on Wednesday as the doping-disgraced US cyclist stepped down as chairman of the Livestrong anti-cancer charity he founded.
Day, Poulter, McDowell among 18 at Tiger's event
Oct 17, 2012 15:01 EDT
Triumphant European Ryder Cup players Ian Poulter and Graeme McDowell and Australia's Jason Day are among 18 players who will take part in the World Challenge hosted by Tiger Woods.
Nike dumps Armstrong as he leaves Livestrong
Oct 17, 2012 13:53 EDT
Lance Armstrong stepped down as chairman of his Livestrong anti-cancer charity on Wednesday as Nike broke all ties with the disgraced cycling star over "seemingly insurmountable evidence" of doping.
Armstrong dropped by Nike after leaving Livestrong
Oct 17, 2012 12:41 EDT
Lance Armstrong stepped down as chairman of his Livestrong cancer charity on Wednesday as Nike broke all ties with the disgraced cycling star over "seemingly insurmountable evidence" of doping.
Liang extends lead at Nanshan China Masters golf
Oct 13, 2012 09:05 EDT
Chinese hope Liang Wenchong crept further into the lead with a three-under-par 68 in the third round of the Nanshan China Masters on Saturday, seeing off charges by Y.E. Yang and Aaron Townsend.
Rose beats Westwood to win World Golf Final
Oct 12, 2012 10:34 EDT
Justin Rose drew on memories of last month's Ryder Cup singles defeat of Phil Mickelson to also defeat fellow England golfer Lee Westwood by a stroke and capture the World Golf Final on Friday.
Rose beats Woods, faces Westwood in final
Oct 11, 2012 12:15 EDT
England's Justin Rose produced a Tiger Woods like shot to defeat the 14-time Major winning American and set up a showdown with compatriot Lee Westwood in the World Golf final on Thursday.
Woods sweeps past McIlroy into World Golf Final semis
Oct 11, 2012 08:50 EDT
Tiger Woods easily accounted for world number one Rory McIlroy in the first ever matchplay showdown between the pair to reach the semi-finals at the World Golf Final in Belek, Turkey on Thursday.
McIlroy sinks amid World Golf Final wash-out
Oct 10, 2012 13:16 EDT
Rory McIlroy was knocked out of contention on a rain-lashed day at the World Golf Final on Wednesday and can only hope to restore pride when he tackles Tiger Woods in Thursday's third round.
Olazabal calls up Tiger-tamer for Royal Trophy
Oct 10, 2012 05:44 EDT
European captain Jose Maria Olazabal has called up Francesco Molinari for December's Royal Trophy after the Italian's last-day heroics against Tiger Woods at the Ryder Cup, organisers said Wednesday.
McIlroy and Woods lose on opening day of World Golf Final
Oct 09, 2012 12:39 EDT
Organisers of the $5.2m World Golf Final now face an anxious time after the world's leading two golfers, Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods, were beaten in Tuesday's opening round at the Turkish resort of Belek.
Tiger apologized to US Ryder rookies: report
Oct 08, 2012 18:01 EDT
After failing to win a match at the Ryder Cup, Tiger Woods privately apologized to four first-time members of the American side after their defeat by Europe, according to a Golf Channel report Monday.
McIlroy plays down Woods rivalry
Oct 08, 2012 17:01 EDT
World No 1 Rory McIlroy has played down any rivalry between he and 14-time Major winning Tiger Woods ahead of this week's $US 5.2 million World Golf Final in the Turkish resort of Belek.
Bynum benched for three weeks to heal knees
Oct 01, 2012 15:47 EDT
Philadelphia 76ers center Andrew Bynum will sit out the next three weeks to make certain he has fully recovered from off-season therapy on his knees, the NBA club said on Monday.
Tiger Woods to play in Malaysia
Oct 01, 2012 10:08 EDT
Tiger Woods will lead the field in Malaysia later this month at the CIMB Classic, a PGA Tour co-sanctioned event, with 38 players now confirmed, organisers said Monday.
Woods comes up short in another Ryder Cup
Oct 01, 2012 01:01 EDT
Just when it appeared Tiger Woods was going to be thrust into the heat of the battle, a clutch putt by Martin Kaymer crushed any hopes of a last-minute US rally at the 39th Ryder Cup.
Miracle in Medinah as Europe triumphs in Ryder Cup
Sep 30, 2012 22:51 EDT
Rampant Europe produced the greatest comeback in Ryder Cup history to reel in the United States and retain the trophy at Medinah Country Club.
Woods, Stricker failed to close the deal
Sep 30, 2012 20:03 EDT
Tiger Woods and Steve Stricker's struggles continued in Sunday's singles as they failed to take care of business down the stretch, allowing Europe to retain the Ryder Cup in shocking fashion.
Pride and awe from Europe's Ryder Cup heroes
Sep 30, 2012 19:41 EDT
Europe's triumphant Ryder Cup players reacted with pride and a sense of disbelief on Sunday after they had overhauled a 10-6 overnight deficit to defeat the United States 14 1/2 to 13 1/2.
Ryder Cup glory comeback for Europe
Sep 30, 2012 19:11 EDT
Europe produced the greatest comeback in Ryder Cup history to reel in the United States and retain the trophy at Medinah Country Club on Sunday.
